John Romita Sr., one of the key artists in Marvel Comics’ history who co-created characters such as Wolverine, the Punisher and Mary Jane Watson, died on Tuesday. He was 93. Romita Sr.’s death was confirmed by his son, fellow comics artist John Romita Jr., in a post on Twitter Tuesday evening. “I say this withContinue reading “Comic Book Legend John Romita Sr. Dies At 93”
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Trailblazing ‘Mad’ Magazine Cartoonist, Al Jaffee,Dies At 102
Al Jaffee, the trailblazing and culture-bending cartoonist for Mad magazine, has died. He was 102. Jaffee, who celebrated his birthday March 13, died Monday in a Manhattan hospital of multisystem organ failure. Jaffee was known for a number of Mad’s trademark features, including Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions and the “fold-in,” the drawing thatContinue reading “Trailblazing ‘Mad’ Magazine Cartoonist, Al Jaffee,Dies At 102”
Iconic Batman Artist Tim Sale Passes Away at 66
We’ve learned the sad news this afternoon that Eisner Award-winning comics artist Tim Sale, who co-created Batman: The Long Halloween, has passed away this week at the age of 66. Tim Sale “It’s with a heavy sadness that I must announce that Tim Sale passed away today,” a tweet sent this afternoon from Tim Sale’sContinue reading “Iconic Batman Artist Tim Sale Passes Away at 66”
George Pérez, Legendary ‘Wonder Woman’ & ‘Teen Titans’ Comic Book Artist, Dies At 67
George Pérez, a legend of DC Comics frequently considered one of the best comic book artists of all time, died Friday from pancreatic cancer. He was 67. Last December, Pérez announced that he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The news of his death was shared by his close friend, Constance Eza, who posted a statementContinue reading “George Pérez, Legendary ‘Wonder Woman’ & ‘Teen Titans’ Comic Book Artist, Dies At 67”
Neal Adams, Comic Book Artist Who Revitalized Batman Dies At 80
Neal Adams, the legendary comic book artist who reinvigorated Batman and other superheroes with his photorealistic stylings and championed the rights of creators, has died. He was 80. Adams died Thursday in New York of complications from sepsis. Adams jolted the world of comic books in the late 1960s and early ’70s with his tonedContinue reading “Neal Adams, Comic Book Artist Who Revitalized Batman Dies At 80”
Stan Lee, Superhero of Marvel Comics, Dies At 95
Stan Lee, who as chief writer and editor of Marvel Comics helped create some of the most enduring superheroes of the 20th century and was a major force behind the breakout successes of the comic-book industry in the 1960s and early ’70s, died on Monday in Los Angeles. He was 95. His death, at Cedars-SinaiContinue reading “Stan Lee, Superhero of Marvel Comics, Dies At 95”
Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul Dies At 76
Aretha Franklin, whose gospel-rooted singing and bluesy yet expansive delivery earned her the title “the Queen of Soul,” has died, a family statement said Thursday. She was 76. Franklin died at 9:50 a.m. at her home in Detroit, surrounded by family and friends, according to a statement on behalf of Franklin’s family from her longtimeContinue reading “Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul Dies At 76”
Adam West, Star of TV’s Batman, Dies at 88
Adam West, who donned a cape, cowl and tights to became an overnight sensation in 1966 as the star of the campy “Batman” TV series, has died, according to a family statement. He was 88. West, who later lamented being typecast as the iconic Caped Crusader but eventually embraced having been part of American popContinue reading “Adam West, Star of TV’s Batman, Dies at 88”
Gene Wilder Has Died At Age 83
The Associated Press reports that the family of Gene Wilder, star of film favorites such as Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, has announced the actor has died at the age of 83. Wilder was born June 11, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and studied drama at the University of Iowa and then attended the BristolContinue reading “Gene Wilder Has Died At Age 83”
Thinking of Darwin Cooke Today
The best way to honor Darwyn Cooke is to do what he did – use your gifts to make the world a better place every day. (Photo credit Joel Meadows) From DC Comics: Darwyn Cooke had a vision of the DC Universe that was uniquely his own, yet embraced by everyone. Once you saw hisContinue reading “Thinking of Darwin Cooke Today”